551-1110-00L Infection and Immunology
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | W.‑D. Hardt, A. B. Hehl, U. Karrer, F. Sallusto |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Only for Health Sciences and Technology BSc and Human Medicine BSc. |
| Abstract | Structure and function of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, single- and multi-cellular parasites, and pathogen-specific defense mechanisms of the immune system. The lecture is complemented by a learning platform. Some material is expected to be prepared in self-study |
| Learning objective | - Students can describe the structural principles and mechanisms of infection of key pathogens. - Students understand how these pathogens are detected and eliminated by the native and adaptive immune system. - Students are able to explain how anti-infective agents work and how pathogens develop resistance. |
| Content | - Cellular structure of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria - Bacteria-host interactions and their effect on the host - Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance - Classification of pathogenic viruses - Organization, classification and life cycle of eukaryotic pathogens - Organization of the native immune system - Organization of the adaptive immune system |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The immunology section of the course can be taught in English. |